Bell's Kalamazoo Stout - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

emerge077

Illinois

4.28/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Kzoo stout is my go-to stout. Always satisfying, and consistently solid.

Pours an opaque jet-black. Head is present and lingers throughout. Roasted malt comes out first and foremost. Taste is rich and roasty without extra weight to burden it down. Very well balanced and smooth, cascades across the palate.

Must resist the urge to down 6 at a time...

Notes: Cellared 7289/March '06 bottle. Consumed 11-21-07, 20 months old.

Retains a good head of foam. Sweet brown sugar and chocolate malt in the nose. Ahh...that supreme roast flavor takes me back to the last Kalamazoo Stout I had almost a year ago. It builds up on the palate. Appropriately bitter with a hint of chicory or coffee in the aftertaste. Still vibrant and packs a punch after 1-1/2 years in the cellar.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2006 03:15:24 | More by emerge077

PopnLoads

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-21-2013 15:30:27 | More by PopnLoads

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-21-2013 00:30:30 | More by johntfox

phunkychickita

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-20-2013 16:58:42 | More by phunkychickita

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 14:13:08 | More by InspectorBob

twelveinches

Washington

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 05:19:18 | More by twelveinches

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 14:15:33 | More by drgonzo2k2

NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 00:59:49 | More by NJB145

wac9

Pennsylvania

3.49/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

love the beer love the name pour black in a glass looks a little watery but thats ok its the taste that will keep you coming back for more frist taste of bitterness works for me i coulddrink this all night i taste chcolate and other goodness enjoy this and their bell porter are wonderful

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 18:28:40 | More by wac9

mverity

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 21:36:34 | More by mverity

shiguy16

North Dakota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 15:00:53 | More by shiguy16

Demarais20

North Dakota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 07:59:07 | More by Demarais20

GinsuDave

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-15-2013 10:18:18 | More by GinsuDave

JohnG190

New York

4.48/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured into tulip. Served at 50 degrees.

Appearance - inky black with light brown head that stick around for a while.

Aroma - burnt malt, espresso, and dark chocolate dominate. Faint whiff of anise.

Taste - initial sweetness gives way to nice, ever so slightly bitter finish. Flavors follow aroma with slightly more licorice than aroma.

Mouthfeel - medium body with soft carbonation.

Overall - one could almost call this a session stout at 6% ABV, I now understand why this American stout is so talked about. Will definitely visit again.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 23:21:58 | More by JohnG190

klingenator

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-14-2013 20:07:40 | More by klingenator

BigLittleHokis

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-14-2013 06:34:57 | More by BigLittleHokis

bravefan44

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-14-2013 03:10:07 | More by bravefan44

ZombieJester

California

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-14-2013 03:09:56 | More by ZombieJester

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-13-2013 23:11:36 | More by AmandaSchaefer

vrbulldog22

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-13-2013 18:26:52 | More by vrbulldog22

csfcmitchell

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-13-2013 16:03:25 | More by csfcmitchell

Kubrickx

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-12-2013 18:01:20 | More by Kubrickx

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-12-2013 17:20:31 | More by mikeburd1128

Lovely85

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-11-2013 23:14:53 | More by Lovely85

kylehay2004

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-11-2013 22:48:07 | More by kylehay2004